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For decades, yoga has been hailed as a vastly beneficial form of exercise, especially for seniors. It allows them to improve flexibility, balance, overall strength, and mood. This low impact form of exercise even helps ward off conditions like ...

National Immunization Awareness Month is upon us, so take this time to understand the critical role vaccines play in maintaining one’s health, especially senior health. For seniors, staying up to date on immunizations is especially important ...

The link between mental health and physical health is generally misunderstood. They’re typically considered two separate entities; however, the two actually go hand-in-hand. For example, depression has been linked to 67% increased risk of death ...

When it comes to a healthy, active lifestyle, we have all heard about the benefits of exercise. However, is it safe for seniors older than 65 years of age to exercise? The answer is yes! According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, nearly ...

One of the most emotional and difficult decisions a person can experience is deciding to place his or her parent in a nursing home. Feelings of guilt or even cruelty are often associated with this kind of choice, especially if that individual has ...

There is no denying that the older we get, the more prone we are to Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, you can increase your chances of maintaining a healthy, functioning brain well into your elder years if you add these vital foods to your ...

If your loved one is no longer able to live on their own, it may be time to consider an assisted living facility. It is never easy to trust strangers to care for your loved one, and with so many facilities to choose from, it can be difficult to be ...

Changes to the brain are a normal part of getting older. As people age, the volume of the brain gradually shrinks, causing nerve cells to shrink or lose connections with other cells and leading to minor forgetfulness. These changes are normal, but ...